Month: February 2021

I spent more than a half an hour searching for the perfect spot to watch the falconry show…and I still chose the WRONG seat! Facing the opposite direction of the…

After crossing over the threshold of the first defensive gate, I walked over the wooden drawbridge to a cobblestone road. I then stopped to admire the tall, bricked walls surrounding…

Smack! Crash! Bang! My first time canyoning started with a 50-meter (164-foot) rappel down into the Grimsel Canyon. Suspended in the air, I wanted to jump back and gracefully plant…

Ara, our driver and guide, is busy digging his car out of the snow. We drove 167 miles (270 km) the day before and only need another 18 miles (30…

The ancient Romans had a variety of entertainment: plays, gladiatorial combat, chariot races, and even mock naval battles. Since nobles sponsored these events, entertainment was free to the public. You…

The Limes Museum in Aalen offers a full day of Roman history fun. With a large indoor exhibition hall featuring hundreds of Imperial Roman artifacts, the museum transports visitors back…

Behind the tall, mustard colored walls lies a-500-year-old community. Although it is within walking distance to the heart of town, it has a peaceful and charming atmosphere. Flower boxes and…

Way, way back in mid-September, Cory and I took a trip just the two of us. While I'd always rather travel as our usual trio, the reason we were taking…